E♭ Harmonic Major
Major with a lowered 6th — borrows the harmonic-minor flat-6 into a major context. Used over altered IV / iv6 progressions.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the E♭ Harmonic Major scale?
The E♭ Harmonic Major scale uses the notes E♭, F, G, A♭, B♭, C♭, D (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).
What's the Harmonic Major scale formula?
The Harmonic Major scale follows the interval pattern W W H W H W+H H, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on E♭ to get the E♭ Harmonic Major scale.
What chords work over E♭ Harmonic Major?
Try chord pairings derived from the scale's third, fifth, and seventh degrees as roots — they share the most diatonic notes.
How do I finger E♭ Harmonic Major on Bassoon?
On double reeds, scales train reed control + register changes + the half-hole / full-hole register transition. Slow practice exposes pitch instability the player can correct with embouchure.
When would I use the Harmonic Major scale?
Major with a lowered 6th — borrows the harmonic-minor flat-6 into a major context. Used over altered IV / iv6 progressions.